UM Today Archives

May 21, 2025 —  For the past 33 years, the Students’ Teacher Recognition Reception has provided an opportunity for each faculty and school to nominate one outstanding graduating student, who in turn chooses two teachers—one from their K–12 years and one from their time at the University of Manitoba.

May 21, 2025 —  How community and donor support is powering the path to a cure

May 21, 2025 —  Kick-start your summer by participating in two popular events, Commuter Challenge and Bike to Work Day. These long-standing traditions celebrate active and sustainable methods of travel and encourage UM students, staff and faculty to try new ways to get to campus.

May 20, 2025 —  A CBC Manitoba looks at potential issues with new proposed plastic health cards, including no expiry dates and how that could be problematic. Katie Szilagyi, an assistant law professor at the University of Manitoba, weighs in on whether the concerns are valid.

May 20, 2025 —  Indigenous UM students from the Bison Spirit and ICE leadership programs gathered at The Leaf to celebrate a year of growth, connection, and cultural empowerment. Rooted in Indigenous values, these programs help students find belonging, build confidence, and redefine leadership through community.

May 20, 2025 —  This year’s Harold J. Fox Moot team demonstrated excellence in advocacy, collegiality and respect, as demonstrated by the awards they brought home following the February 21 and 22 competition on Intellectual Property, held in Toronto. Maria Pepelassis was the Runner Up (2nd place) for the Donald F. Sim Award for Best Oral Advocate, while the full team of Steven Csincsa (3L), Marianna Pozdirca (2L), Maria Pepelassis (2L), Jordan Wagner (3L), was awarded the inaugural Ronald E. Dimock “Spirit of the Moot” Award.

May 20, 2025 —  Raihanah Rahim’s decision to study in Canada began with a bold proposal to her parents. After finishing high school at 17 and completing her A-Levels, she found herself facing limited university options in Malaysia. The schools her parents considered "good" didn’t offer her admission, and private universities were simply too expensive. She presented an alternative: “If you really want me to go to university, I want to study in either Canada or Australia.” Between the two, Canada stood out for its educational opportunities and welcoming approach to immigrants after graduation.

May 20, 2025 —  The Faculty of Law was pleased to host its annual community-building Spring Reception on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, where five new Jurists of Robson Hall were honoured, along with two recipients of the Faculty’s annual Alumni awards. In a jam-packed evening that honoured practicing professional instructors, moot competition coaches, mentors, externship supervisors and volunteers, the Faculty also presented its inaugural Externship Supervisor Award. The Manitoba Law Foundation announced a $4.5 million grant it has made to the Faculty to create transformative bursaries to ensure a diverse future practicing bar. Guests were also invited to tour the student areas of Robson Hall to see the many recent changes including a giant mural created by Indigenous artist and second-year law student, Jessie Canard.

May 20, 2025 —  Learning steps, living history: Dance class teaches more than sweet moves

May 16, 2025 —  The accomplishments of Manitoba’s newest dentists, dental hygienists and pharmacists were celebrated on the afternoon of May 15 at the Spring Convocation ceremony on the Bannatyne campus.